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Pygmy hogs, thought to be extinct, refound in 1971, are being released in the Kuribeel grasslands, Assam, India. In 1966, 6 pygmy hogs were taken from grasslands to set up a captive breeding programme. 194 have been successfully bred and released so far https://t.co/wSmD1yibty #PygmyHog #WildlifeConservation #Assam #IN

Swedish Startup Trains Wild Crows to Pick Up Cigarette Butts in Exchange for Food https://t.co/coJ7w9S4Gv #SustainableLiving #WildlifeConservation #EcoInnovation #SE

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A recent study has revealed that bird flu has caused the deaths of over 75% of baby southern elephant seals on Heard Island, a remote Australian territory, with approximately 13,000 seal pups killed since last August due to the H5N1 strain, prompting concerns about the virus's potential spread to the Australian mainland. #BirdFlu #SealPopulation #WildlifeConservation

Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds
BBC Jun 8

Former Chief Justice of Kenya, David Maraga, was arrested along with nine others while protesting against plans to build a parking lot on protected land near Nairobi National Park, with activists accusing the Kenya Wildlife Service of disregarding environmental concerns and public participation in the decision-making process. #WildlifeConservation #ProtestRights #NairobiNationalPark

Kenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national park

In the mid-1980s local surveys counted around 470,000 adult Bathurst caribou. Last year that figure had fallen to just over 3,600. Great @IlyaGridneff dispatch from the Northwest Territories on the devastating drop in the Bathurst caribou population https://t.co/VrYv5NHH1O #BathurstCaribou #WildlifeConservation #EndangeredSpecies #CA

RT @giveashitnature: In a year, an owl can eat over 1,000 rodents. If you poison mice, you poison owls too. Trap and release mice so that t… #WildlifeConservation #ProtectOwls #NaturePhotography #Nospecificcountrycodesmentioned.

BBC May 16

Residents have expressed concern over the Afon Kenfig river becoming lifeless due to a suspected sewage leak linked to ongoing construction work by Welsh Water, prompting investigations by Natural Resources Wales amid fears for local wildlife. #SewagePollution #EnvironmentalImpact #WildlifeConservation #GB

Residents concerned for Afon Kenfig river following sewage leak
BBC May 16

Residents are alarmed as the Afon Kenfig river has reportedly become lifeless due to a sewage leak linked to ongoing repairs by Welsh Water, prompting investigations and raising concerns about the impact on local wildlife and the ecosystem. #WaterPollution #EnvironmentalImpact #WildlifeConservation #GB

Residents concerned for Afon Kenfig river following sewage leak

Bangladesh's tigers stalk uncertain future in Sundarbans — The slow growth in the number of tigers, despite years of conservation work, is stoking fears that the world's largest mangrove forest may one day lose its apex predator https://t.co/ekKdGrXeSj #Sundarbans #WildlifeConservation #Tigers #BD

BBC May 13

Swifts, unique birds that spend 10 months flying and are facing a significant decline in population due to habitat loss, nest annually at Oxford's Museum of Natural History, which is actively promoting swift conservation by encouraging local residents to install nest boxes and maintain insect-friendly gardens. #WildlifeConservation #Birds #NaturePreservation #GB

Oxford Natural History museum sees 47% decline in swift numbers
BBC May 9

In celebration of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, a wildlife trust has established 11 nature recovery zones across 50,000 hectares in Gloucestershire, aiming to raise £3 million for the Mission Wild project to restore landscapes and reintroduce native species like the Eurasian beaver, while promoting greater resilience against climate change. #ClimateAction #WildlifeConservation #NatureRecovery #GB

Sir David Attenborough inspires creation of nature recovery zones
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N-tv May 9

David Attenborough, der als Naturforscher, Dokumentarfilmer und Fernsehmoderator berühmt wurde und kürzlich seinen 100. Geburtstag feierte, hat mit bahnbrechenden Naturdokumentationen wie "Life on Earth" und "Planet Earth II" das Genre geprägt und ein Millionenpublikum für den Naturschutz sensibilisiert, während er für seine Verdienste mehrfach ausgezeichnet wurde und zahlreiche Anekdoten, wie die Entdeckung eines menschlichen Schädels in seinem Garten, sein Leben begleiten. #DavidAttenborough #NatureDocumentary #WildlifeConservation

Eine beispiellose Karriere: Sir David Attenborough ist nun 100 - und wird gefeiert

The MV Hondius, an expedition vessel known for its strict biosecurity protocols and tailored educational experiences, is facing scrutiny following a hantavirus outbreak that has resulted in three deaths among its recent passengers and raised concerns about potential exposure among others who sailed from Argentina. #ExpeditionCruise #HantavirusOutbreak #WildlifeConservation #AR #NL #DE #BR

Before Hantavirus Outbreak, the MV Hondius Attracted 'a Different Type of Traveler'
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WEB.DE May 9

Eine Studie zeigt, dass immer mehr Meeressäuger weltweit außerhalb ihrer angestammten Lebensräume auftauchen, was auf die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels zurückzuführen ist und bei vielen Tieren, wie dem in der Ostsee gestrandeten Buckelwal, lebensgefährliche Situationen verursachen kann. #MarineMammals #ClimateChange #WildlifeConservation

Experten warnen: Buckelwal in der Ostsee war "kein kurioser Einzelfall"

The MV Hondius, an expedition ship known for its strict biosecurity measures to protect sensitive ecosystems, has become central to a hantavirus outbreak that has resulted in three deaths among its passengers, leading health officials worldwide to trace potential virus exposure after the ship departed from Argentina. #ExpeditionCruise #HantavirusOutbreak #WildlifeConservation #AR #DE #NL #CV #ES

Before Hantavirus Outbreak, the MV Hondius Attracted 'a Different Type of Traveler'
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Reuters May 8

Tourism in the Antarctic Peninsula is rapidly growing, attracting affluent adventure-seekers but raising concerns about ecological risks such as disease and invasive species, prompting a meeting of 29 nations to consider stricter regulations under the Antarctic Treaty System in light of a recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. #AntarcticTourism #EnvironmentalImpact #WildlifeConservation #ANT #NL #AR #CV #GB #TC #RU #US

Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated

South African authorities euthanized a crocodile and discovered the remains of a Portuguese businessman, Gabriel Batista, inside its stomach after he was swept away while attempting to cross a submerged bridge over the Komati River, with the investigation continuing into the circumstances of his disappearance. #CrocodileIncident #WildlifeConservation #MissingPersonCase #ZA #PT

Portuguese man's body found inside crocodile in South Africa
BBC May 8

Sir David Attenborough has spent over seven decades creating groundbreaking natural history documentaries that have not only educated and inspired audiences worldwide, such as "Life on Earth," "The Blue Planet," and "Our Planet," but have also raised awareness about critical environmental issues, culminating in a continued commitment to showcasing the wonders and challenges of the natural world as he approaches his 100th birthday. #NatureDocumentary #WildlifeConservation #DavidAttenborough #GB #RW #SP #LA #AU #CA #US

Ten of Attenborough's best documentaries and how to watch them
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David Attenborough, obchodzący swoje setne urodziny, pozostaje ikoną popularyzacji wiedzy o przyrodzie, której telewizyjna seria "Życie na Ziemi" zachwyciła pół miliarda widzów na całym świecie, a jego niezłomna pasja i nowatorskie podejście do dokumentacji przyrody wciąż inspirują kolejne pokolenia. #DavidAttenborough #NatureDocumentary #WildlifeConservation

Od dekad odkrywa przed nami świat. David Attenborough obchodzi setne urodziny